The fast day of the 10th of Tevet is to remind us of an historic siege around Jerusalem. But shouldn't that event pale in significance to when Jerusalem and the Holy Temple were totally destroyed? Rabbi Carmell helps us understand the full impact of small beginnings, and how we can acquire a sense for events in our lives that could start a giant chain of cause and effects - for our good or bad.
What's the difference in seizing a moment and maximizing it, or to work for it in a systematic way later on? Follow Rabbi Carmell's analysis of one's desire for growth, and the need to have goals on hand to always move towards, regardless how far you may be from accomplishing it. Using those precious 'moments' in life may bring you to new opening in your life.
The negotiation between the tribes and their long-lost brother Joseph seems to border on the ridiculous. Wasn't Joseph's intention with all his false charges closer to taking revenge? To what extent did Joseph's attempt to heal this breach which ripped the family apart really work?
Yehudah and Josef's clash over the fate of Benjamin gives us a look at their colossal personalities - and their readiness to do battle. Joseph was pure intellect and Yehudah was all heart. Both of these qualities were vital for Jewish survival during their long years of exile. Hear how each one's characteristic draws out the good from the other, and the directions the process flows.
Rabbi Lopiansky's discussions of the weekly parsha go far past the seemingly simple surface they present, showing a depth of esoteric wisdom that is difficult to find. Listen in for a journey that will give an appreciation for the Torah's vastness.
Yosef's brothers were speechless and mortified when he revealed himself to them. How could they have missed so many telling signs? Rav Noah makes a powerful point on just how easily we constantly deceive ourselves by ignoring messages sent to us in so many obvious ways.
Yosef's command to his brothers not to talk Torah on the way back home is puzzling. What was he so concerned about? An excellent class exploring the deeper motives that direct our actions, many times without our realizing them - even when we're sure our actions are beyond reproach.